Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg SC Single dose in cats, per Tobias KM, Harvey RC and Byarlay JM (2006) A comparison of four methods of analgesia in cats following ovariohysterectomy. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 33, 381-389 — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.221. Ketoprofen is used in cats for Postoperative pain. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketofen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Max 5 days | Postoperative pain | Moderate | Tobias KM, Harvey RC and Byarlay JM (2006) A comparison of four methods of analgesia in cats following ovariohysterectomy. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 33, 381-389 — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.221Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | 2 mg/kg s.c. q24h, may be repeated for up to 3 consecutive days; 1 mg/kg p.o. q24h for up to 5 da |
| 1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | kg s.c. q24h, may be repeated for up to 3 consecutive days; 1 mg/kg p.o. q24h for up to 5 days. Oral dosing for 4 days may follow a single injection of ketop |
| 1 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.433 | • 1 mg/kg q24h PO for up to 5 days. Initial dose can be given via injection at up |
| 2 | SC | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.433 |
Typical range: 2.5–7 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoprofen dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 1–2 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Ketoprofen in cats include: Max 5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketoprofen is indicated in cats for: Postoperative pain.
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Why a species-specific page? Ketoprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.
| to 2 mg/kg SQ, IM, or IV. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.